Yikes! So many free things to do in this town that are absolutely jaw-dropping. Add Regen…read moreProjects to this list and please get yourself on this gallery's e-mailing list. One of the best kept secrets in LA. What's going on in nowheresville (where Santa Monica Boulevard meets Highland in Hollywood)? Well, there's all-pink Trejo's Donuts on that corner, chaired by Hollywood mainstay actor and entrepreneur Danny Trejo. But head east just a bit and there's the white-with-black-lettering Regen Projects massive building. It's a huge contemporary art gallery! The space is just amazing, and the installations in 2025 have been nothing short of incredible. Check the website for gallery 'opening nights,' a who's who of art lovers and a chance to meet the artists her/him/themselves. There seems to be a new showcase about once a month. Known internationally as a launching pad gallery for emerging artists, it's a must-visit. Free! Sorry, no donuts allowed in the gallery space.

New exhibition "Psychic Debris Field" by Doug Aitken is amazing. If you've seen his work at…read moreMarciano then you must come here. I am astounded he used foraged materials for his animal sculptures.

I had an incredible time at this extremely inmportant exhibit. The piece in the stage light was one…read moreof my favorites and the collages are breathtaking. A must see if you're in Los Angeles.

Love the art here so historic and meaningful. This gallery is a family of people moving forward!read more

Fantastic contemporary art gallery in the heart of Beverly Hills! Lovely employees who couldn't…read morehave been more welcoming and friendly. Ended up purchasing a wonderful piece of art from their gallery and can't wait to come back!

This is a new, small show room with a downstairs and upstairs. So many great things to see. We saw…read moreChagall but also the Peanuts gang and Neon art. I just came to look at the art because I'm an art lover and I was passing through the area when I spotted this lovely spot. The pieces are for sale and they are pricey but beautiful. Metered parking on the street or in a nearby garage. IG: @choicecontemporary

March 29, 2023: Last night, 3 guy friends & I walked over & attended the opening reception for…read moreGajin Fujita at LA Louver. I'm grateful that such a creative space is only a short walk away from my place in Venice Beach! After all, art makes the world go round, as well as stimulates the mind & dances with creativity! Oct 2019 & March 2023/Edward & Nancy Kienholz: Speaking of Merry-Go-World, it was one of the most fun & wildly popular shows I have attended thus far at LA Louver! I decided to walk over to the gallery solo! I'm so happy I did, such a colorful exhibit with a spinning wheel, blinking lights & music! Imagine, a merry-go-around inside of an art gallery...FUN! Once I stepped inside of the actual carousel to hear my fortune read... To my wonderful surprise, the words displayed said I would be... A rich woman in Paris! Haha! Last night, their word play displayed upstairs was plenty of fun, as they framed the walls! Jan 25, 2023/Alison Saar: While returning home from my walk on the beach, I ran into my neighbor/artist, and she invited me to African American Artist Alison Sars opening at LA Louver! We had a great time! What a show, it was packed! Her artwork made such a huge statement & spoke volumes about African American hair, as well as further messages that commanded the room. A behind the scenes video upstairs of Alison at work was amazing! Happy Meeting: While at LA Louver, I've been able to ask questions & speak to Artist Alison Saar at a Saturday brunch, run into some of my neighbors, as well as attended shows with my neighbors, & met new creative people! In fact, while waiting in line to go into the Merry-Go-World, I ended up meeting someone who's a great friend to this day, which invited me into a whole other world of art shows, museums & events! Imagine that! March 29, 2023: Graffiti/Fine Artist: The Gajin Fujita opening reception was fun: emblazoned with strong color, graffiti & especially the gold leaf of it all rocked my world! There were plenty of stylish people mingling about, both upstairs & downstairs, as the colorful art sparked the imagination of the crowd & conversation poured out excitedly! My drink of choice was a few sips of sake. I was grateful that my friends and I were giving access beyond the gray velvet ropes to the 3rd level to view more artwork of Gajin Fujita! (Thanks, again!) Artist Deborah Butterfield: Her horse sculptures have me in awe! #Love I can't help but take in the beauty each time I spot her work at LA Louver. Christmas 2022, after stepping off of a plane, I saw one of her larger than life horse sculptures while walking through the airport, and it stopped me in my tracks!! Haha! Overall: LA Louver is a wonderful gallery to buy art, browse & enjoy art... and maybe even take a walk on the boardwalk & step onto the sand, as it's right at Venice Beach! Score! In fact, I stopped by earlier today to see the show, once again, in detail & up close, minus the lively crowd from last night!!

*** "You've gotta have art ... all you really need is art ..." ***…read more That's the commercial jingle that I recall most from childhood. Detroit Institute of Arts ran that ad relentlessly on television. Now I can't imagine life w/o it; what's life w/o imagination? LA Louver was the first gallery I visited when i moved to LA. Why? Location, location, location! Perfect when walking along the beach. So whenever I decide to cruise the Venice broadwalk, I try to stop in. Today was no exception. I went down to the beach after a late lunch. I parked east on N. Venice Blvd then started walking to the gallery. From that perspective, I will walk by the adjacent brick bldg first. That's so I can see the mural of the industrialist, Abbott Kinney. LA Louver exhibits are a mix but mostly modern art pieces. You won't be buying anything here most likely because pieces sell for $5,000~1,000,000. Perhaps a 401K for a Hockney piece? I've posted pics of the pieces I liked most ... an amazing oil painting and a bronze sculpture that looks remarkably like it's made of wood. *** A gallery walk is free. I'm sooo glad b/c it is a joy to glimpse. ***

Roberts Projects represents the height of the LA gallery world. Exciting new work by world class…read moreartists is presented in a gorgeously converted warehouse space divided into a large spacious main gallery and a smaller side gallery that was divided into two spaces for the Kehinde Wiley exhibition, Colorful Realm. This is the inaugural show at the gallery's new Mid-Wilshire location. If you're reading this prior to April 8, 2023, you should get out to see it! One of LA's most celebrated contemporary artists, Kehinde Wiley's series draws inspiration from the Edo period's Japanese nature paintings. Nine monumental paintings represent stellar examples of Wiley's work. The detail and brushwork make it apparent that these pieces aren't primarily crafted by the hands of his studio assistants. With a price tag of $750K each, I would hope he painted every stroke! Plus, raw linen comprises the monochromatic backgrounds that offer a precious lack of dimensionality, so no assistants required to prep that. It's his sixth solo exhibition with Roberts Projects. They're creating a catalogue that I hope to buy. Discovering Betye Saar's newly created assemblage by the water fountain was a treat. I drew great inspiration from her in the 80's when I was a working sculptor. At age 97, she's still making great work. Oasis, a re-creation one of her 80s neons also adds a nice touch. Roberts also represents artist/skateboarder Ed Templeton and an array of LA's finest talents. A library wall of gallery copies of catalogues and books about the artists are free to browse. Some are rare, out of print works by foreign presses. All that and friendly gallery assistants too. What more can you ask for? Well, LA, they even have a free parking lot! 5 stars.

Adjacent to the Roberts Projects entrance is a small parking area, or metered street parking is…read moreavailable on either side of La Brea. Once you buzz into the entrance you are greeted by a wall of art books available for perusing / purchase & a friendly front staff to explain more about the current exhibition. This was my first time at the Roberts Projects and I visited specifically for the Kehinde Wiley exhibition- available for viewing until April 8, 2023. One large gallery space followed by an adjacent space of other Wiley art, his art is very distinctive & breathtaking. Entry is complimentary, they have clean restrooms and you can take your time as you explore the space. There is a beautiful Bettye Saar piece as you approach the restrooms. I posted on social media about my fun visit to Roberts Projects and three friends ended up visiting the same day! As an art lover I am glad I got the chance to visit & looking forward to future exhibits.

UTA Artist Space is a hidden gem in the heart of Beverly Hills on a quiet side street across from…read moreMercedes Benz. There is metered parking on the street. I have passed by this venue many times and had no idea what it was. However, the outside display caught my attention recently and I decided to look inside where I found this delightful art venue and a welcoming staff. I love how they transformed the space to complement the work of the current artist on display. The outside looks like a 1970's era dance hall with a Cadillac in front and people dancing in the window and the inside has a large dance floor, stage with people dancing and lights. The artist that is currently on display is Ernie Barnes. The exhibit is running from February 15 to April 1. It is titled "Ernie Barnes Where Music and Soul Live". There are a total of 30 works on display. It won't take a long time to go through all the paintings but these are definitely worth a long look. Some of the pieces have never before been shown publicly. His most famous work "The Sugar Shack" is on display here. I'm not sure if you are allowed to take photos inside so I did not. However, you can find examples of his work online if you look him up or check out the museums IG account @utaartistspace to get an idea of what the exhibit looks like. But remember there's no substitute for seeing artwork in person. I had never heard of this artist before the exhibit even though he is quite famous but now I'm a huge fan. His work is absolutely amazing. It has so much movement and personality and is so joyful. The theme of this exhibit is his representation of music which is apropos because these paintings have rhythm and dance on and off the page. They are musical in their motion. Barnes was a local LA artist as well as a professional football player! What a talented man! Such an honor to be introduced to his work. I really enjoyed this exhibit and would certainly hope to return to this venue for other art shows.

What a wonderful space to see art. I saw Ai Wei Wei's CAO/Humanity exhibit here, and was…read moreenthralled. The iron tree, the grass with mushrooms placed sporadically, the refugee wallpaper, the tower of blue porcelain vases, the jade handcuffs. If you've been feeling despair over world events and politics, Ai Wei Wei's art and this space will nourish and reactivate your soul. Metered street parking.

The Richard Heller contemporary gallery had some unusual paintings by Carter Flachbarth. The faces…read morewere sad and clown like depicted in different scenes. These were large scale paintings. Not our style but well done. Free outdoor parking and WiFi.

Edward del Rosario's personal paintings are good. I get excited in this space when work by Evah…read moreFan or Marcel Dzama is on the wall. If you want to buy an ink drawing by Daniel Clowes, go here. The current show is Masahiko Kuwahara's, but I don't like her runny oil sketches. This gallery also represents artists such as Brendan Monroe and Rachell Sumpter.

The Hole is a contemporary art gallery run by Kathy Grayson that opened in Los Angeles in February…read more2022. Our daughter was excited for the current exhibit "Tone Poem" that included one of her favorite artists, Felipe Pantone. After reading about the exhibit, my husband became interested in viewing it as well. We were fortunate to have been the only visitors when we arrived. The gallery is simply beautiful, spacious and bright. We walked through each room admiring the work of each artist. I enjoyed watching my husband and daughter discuss their opinions on some of the pieces. I was personally drawn to the ones that were painted to appear illuminated. It was a lovely, thoughtful exhibit. There is no admission fee. Free parking is just a few steps from the front doors. Metered street parking is also available.